Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-03
PETERSBURG.
Two FASHIONABLE MARRIAGEs II fns
cocKApx CITY.
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tcorresponderc ce Of the Richmond Dispa'ch.l
PETERSBURG, November 2, 1887.
The first bright, clear day for many
days past witnessed two events in our
city OF more than usual interest IN
society circles. These were the mar
riages, at different churches, OF Two
couple, widely known In the upper
circles of Petersburg society, each OK
which attracted great deal Of attention.
The first was the marriage OF Mr.
Thomas Ii, Massie, O prosperous youny
tobaeconist OF South Boston, TO Miss
Lula w. Slower, one OF the most charn1-
ing and beautiful young ladies' OF TINS
city, who also has many friends ana AZ
mirers in Richmond The ceremony TOOK
place at Grace Episcopal church AZ ~
o'clock. Rev. DIR. G. j. Gibson officiating,
in the presence OF large and fashionaDie
assemblsge. The us'lers on the occasion
were Msssrs. L. Bruce Pannill, w.
wilkins, III. Riddle, and w. Sparrow.
The order Of tho marriage was somewhat
different from that usually observed In
our city. There was no groomsman or
bridesmaid. The bride, looking very
handsome. entered the church and
advanced down the main aisle, preceded
by her nearest friends, Misses Minor and
Williams OF Richmond She eLtered
with Mr. Garrett, who gave her away.
As she approached the chancel she was
met by the groom. who entered from
the yestrv-room, accompanied by bis
brother. Mr.. c. b. Massie. The cere-
monv was impressiye-such as DIR. Glib
son only can make it. When over the
couple received hearty congratulations,
and subsequently took the train Tor q
bridal tour. The bride was dressed IN
rich and handsome suit OF bronze
cloth Miss Miner in dress OF sage
and terra. Gotta, and Miss Williams IN
brown cloth. =,
At4:3O o'clock this afternoon the mar
riage of Mr.. L. j. Bond and Miss Leila
Seabury took place at the Tsbb-Street
Presbyterian church, Rev. j. w. Rosebro
officiating. The church was crowded by
the friends Of the young couple, both oil
whom are widely known and very popular.
Mr.. Bond holds an important position
in the Petersburg Savings and lnsurancec
Bank. and is one OF the most honored
and sterling young men III the commw
nity. The bride is the daughter oil MI.
z. =. Seabury, and is recognized as one
of the most accomplished as well asmost
attractive OF young ladies. The bride
was clothed in tailor-made suit OF blue
: broadcloth, and the groom IN the usual
dress. There was only one groomsman
and bridesmaid-M W. A. Bond, bro
ther of the groom, and Miss Annie Sea
bury. of Lynchburg. The following
+ gentlemen acted as ushers w. a..
Witherspoon, L. w. Floyd, OF Lynch
burg. George w. Seay, aud II. w. Sea-
bury.
Tomorrow at the same church an.
other marriage Of prominent
q physician and a loyable young lady o'
e our city-will take place.
GENERAL NOTES
In the Hastings Court this morning
after argument, Judge Bernard decided
: to grant new trial in the case OF walter
!, Il Jones. the segro who was recently con
:, yictedof anindecent assault. The grouns
u upon which tue decision was RENDERED
- was that the verdict was contrary to tn
lo law and the evidence. One OF the Juror
ie had been permitted to leave the Other
- and write letter, which was not SUI
- mitted to the officer in c.arge.
:, At the meeting OF the Common COM
~ Gil last night letters were read from th
pt officers of the Norfolk aud wssssr'
10 RaiIroad Company relative to the re
u u ported removal OF the company's shop
- from this city. During the last fe'
> ,, years these shops have been gradual
u ~ reduced ID the form OF simple repair
u shops. These letters state that the re
10 moval Of these shops has never bee
~ ~ cc-c.::,::.. = and that the recent purchas
Of land in Nottoway vVu..sJ "as ior t:-
70 purpose Of making room for tho fatur
~ demands OF the road for facilities. The
~ state, also, that tue probable early II
IN IN duction of the freight tariff on the roa
re will so increase its local freights as
~ require all tho room for that purpos
=. now available. :.
u, Edward Whiting, who was indicted
70 the Hastings Court for obtaining orgar
su and other goods under false pretence
y was yesterdayacquitted.
1 A new tribe OF Red Men will |
~ i organized here tonight, the third With
se the last three months. ROBIN ADAIR